Inventory Operations Analyst, Publishing Operations, Penguin Random House (Open to Remote)

Bertelsmann-Jobs•New York, NY

1d•Remote

About The Position

Penguin Random House’s Publishing Operations division is seeking an Inventory Operations Analyst to join its Inventory Operations team. The role focuses on improving efficiencies and progress for the Inventory Management team and combines data analysis with communication, organizational, and analytical work. It serves as a point person for Inventory Management initiatives and connects multiple teams and departments. The analyst develops and maintains operational best practices, analyzes performance against established KPIs, and contributes to strategic initiatives and daily operations across Publishing Operations. The role supports cost-saving initiatives and non-traditional inventory programs, including automated printing and print on demand. It also manages titles at remote locations, including a UK warehouse, through local printing and transfer programs, and owns data flows from external vendors into Inventory reports and dashboards. The position is open to remote work. The stated salary is up to $70,500 per year; eligible positions may also receive an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in data analysis or an equivalent role.
Excellent analytical skills and comfort working with numbers and data.
Ability to proactively and creatively solve problems.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
A complete application must include a resume and cover letter.

Nice To Haves

Power BI experience.
SQL experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and support ongoing cost-saving initiatives for the Inventory Management team and Publishing Operations group.
Support non-traditional inventory programs, including automated printing and print on demand.
Manage titles daily at remote locations, including the UK warehouse, through local printing and transfer programs.
Own data flows from external vendors into Inventory-maintained reports and dashboards.
Develop and maintain operational best practices for the Inventory Management team, including regular updates to sales and returns status, stock review and clean-up, and reporting against established KPIs.
Work on special projects as needed.